Architecture

Putting greenery on skyscrapers is one of the better architectural trends as far as we're concerned. MVRDV's latest project leans into the idea with a Gaudí-inspired plant-filled tower that provides city dwellers with a daily dose of nature.

Following construction restarting earlier this year, more details have been revealed on what is arguably the world's most ambitious architecture project: the mind-bogglingly tall JEC Tower, which is currently rising in Saudi Arabia.

Carlo Ratti Associati, an Italian architectural firm, has collaborated with US studio Höweler + Yoon and Italian construction company Cimolai on a new experiment. The result of their effort is a 400-sq-m (4,306-sq-ft) floating plaza – AquaPraça.

A new residential skyscraper has broken a North American record, becoming the tallest building in Canada – and it's not even finished. The Pinnacle SkyTower will rise to an impressive height of 1,154 ft in Toronto once complete.

Outside the dense urban fabric of Wuhan, China, a cluster of cabins has appeared in the tall dawn redwood forest. Dubbed Secret Camp, the project is part of the Merryda Wiki World retreat, featuring compact dwellings that sit quietly within nature.

If New York is the city that never sleeps, Dubai is the city that never stops building. This latest example, by Zaha Hadid Architects, consists of a residential skyscraper with a striking exoskeleton design inspired by traditional local craftsmanship.

An eye-catching concrete church has taken the top honor at this year's World Architecture Festival. The project impressed judges with its rugged design, clever use of light, and community focused approach.

What if a day at the opera could double as a day in the park? That's the idea behind this ambitious Bjarke Ingels Group project, which blends a heavily landscaped park with a state-of-the-art venue for opera and ballet.

MVRDV is known for its extraordinary designs and its latest project is no exception. Named Grand Ballroom, it will take the form of a spherical building that hosts a sports arena, hotel, and residences inside.

Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) has long been taking a fresh and creative approach to combining man-made structures with nature. This time around, the firm has literally taken its work to new heights, with a bivouac designed for the Italian Alps.

You could be forgiven for thinking this extraordinary building was dreamed up as an alien megastructure for a sci-fi movie. However, the Yidan Center, by Zaha Hadid Architects, is indeed very much real and is currently nearing completion.

This remarkable tower looks likely to make a splash even in skyscraper-packed Dubai. Rising to 1,476 ft, it will feature four "SkyParks," allowing residents to escape from the heat and bustle of the city streets.

Construction is underway on a new project that promises to put a musical twist on sky high living. Named the Sax, it's inspired by the jazzy musical instrument and consists of a pair of skyscrapers connected by a large skybridge.

Heatherwick Studio is transforming an island from a neglected wasteland into a lush public park. The ambitious project, named Soundscape, will feature an elevated trail, greenery filled buildings, and more.

New York City's 270 Park Avenue rises to a height of 1,388 ft, making it one of the tallest new buildings in the US. The supertall skyscraper features a high-tech design that focuses on sustainability and ventilation.